How To Fix F5475 - Payee cannot be determined

F5475 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5 - Document Editing

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Payee cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

In the specified document, no line item could be found for a vendor or
customer. Consequently, no payee can be determined.

System Response

The payment transfer medium is not printed.

How to fix this error?

Correct the specified document number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5475 - Payee cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message F5475, which states "Payee cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when processing payments or invoices. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the payee for a particular transaction, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes of Error F5475
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The payee's master data (vendor or customer information) may be incomplete or missing. This includes details like the payee's bank information, address, or payment terms.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the payment program or the related financial settings may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the payee.
  
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow for payment processing, such as being blocked or not fully posted.
  
  
  Payment Method Issues: The payment method assigned to the transaction may not be valid for the payee or may